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Illinois Workers’ Comp. Trust Ordered Into Conservation

Aug 15 2000 // The Circuit Court of Cook County has granted Illinois Insurance Director Nathaniel S. Shapo’s petition for the conservation of Illinois Environmental Services Workers Compensation Trust, Inc. The Order of...

Illinois Health Insurance Complaints Up; Auto & Homeowners Down in ’99

Jul 13 2000 // Consumer complaints to the Illinois Department of Insurance increased by nearly 8 percent in 1999, according to complaint information released today by Director Nathaniel S. Shapo. The Department investigated 14,867 cases...

Illinois Governor Signs Important Tax Measure

Jun 27 2000 // Illinois Gov. George Ryan has signed a tax measure designed to repeal the sunset on last year’s insurance tax changes. The legislation will allow foreign insurer income taxes to be the lesser of the Illinois rate or...

Illinois Lawsuits Against Gun Makers To Go Forward

May 19 2000 // A Wayne County judge refused Tuesday to throw out a suit against more than 30 gun manufacturers and dealers and seeking $400 million in damages. Circuit Judge Jeanne Stempien denied the motion brought by the manufacturers...